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First M3 MacBook Pro, 24″ iMac Reviews are Out [Roundup]
After announcing its new M3 chip lineup for the Mac last week at a rare Monday evening special event, Apple has lifted the embargo on the first media reviews. The first 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro with M3 and 24-inch iMac with M3 reviews by hand-picked media are now available. As expected, they are all...
Apple Says 27-inch iMac with Apple Silicon Not Happening
Apple has officially confirmed that it will not be producing an Apple Silicon version of the 27-inch iMac, a decision following the discontinuation of its Intel-equipped counterpart in 2022. The iPhone maker is channeling its efforts towards the 24-inch iMac, which debuted in early 2021 and recently received an upgrade with the new M3 processor....
Apple’s M3 Max Chip Performance Revealed in Benchmarks
Apple's latest M3 Max chip, set to feature in the new 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro, has made its debut in the Geekbench 6 database, shedding light on its CPU capabilities. Preliminary results show the M3 Max chip, identified under the "Mac15,9" model (apparently the 16-inch MacBook Pro), boasts a multi-core score of 21,084 (via...
First Apple M3 Chip Benchmark Surfaces
New performance data from Geekbench 6 indicates that Apple's recently unveiled M3 chip outpaces its M2 predecessor by up to 20% in both single-core and multi-core metrics. The findings corroborate Apple's assertions made during its recent "Scary Fast" event. The Geekbench 6 database shows that the M3 chip scored around 3,000 in single-core and approximately...
Apple’s M3 Pro Chip Has Reduced Memory Bandwidth vs M1/M2
Apple's latest M3 Pro chip, featured in the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models, has 25% less memory bandwidth than its M1 Pro and M2 Pro counterparts used in previous generations. Despite being based on the latest 3-nanometer technology and boasting a new GPU architecture, the M3 Pro system on a chip (SoC) offers...
First Hands-On: Apple’s M3 MacBook Pro in Space Black [VIDEOS]
Apple held a special event on Monday evening, showcasing its new M3 chip family that made its way into the refreshed 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pros and 24-inch iMac. For the M3 Pro and M3 Max configurations, a new exclusive colour option is available: Space Black. This seems like a throwback to the iBook days...
Apple’s iMac Accessories are Still Lightning and Not USB-C
After refreshing the 24-inch iMac with a new M3 chip, Apple has stuck with Lighting ports for its Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad. Many thought with the iPhone 15 lineup shifting from Lighting to USB-C, everything else from the company was destined to make the switch as well. But hold onto your pants...
Apple Kills the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar, Finally
With the refresh of Apple’s 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro with the newest M3 chips, the 13-inch MacBook Pro has been terminated, resulting in the death of the controversial Touch Bar. Apple previously had 13-inch MacBook Pro options available with its M2 chip starting at $1,699 CAD, but that is no longer available. Everyone now...
Apple’s New M3 24-Inch iMac: What You Need to Know
Apple has unveiled its new 24-inch iMac, equipped with the M3 chip, promising significant performance improvements over previous models. The new iMac is up to 2x faster than the prior generation featuring the M1 chip. For those transitioning from Intel-based iMacs, the new model is up to 2.5x faster than the most popular 27-inch models...
Apple M3 24-inch iMac Canadian Pricing Now Available
Apple announced its next-generation M3 chip family tonight for the 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro and 24-inch iMac. Canadian pricing for the new M3 iMac is now available—check it out below: iMac with 8-core GPU starts at $1,699 (CAD) and $1,629 (CAD) for education, and is available in four colours: green, pink, blue, and silver....
Apple’s New M3 MacBook Pro: What You Need to Know
Apple has announced its latest MacBook Pro models, featuring the new M3 family of chips: M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max. The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 is priced from $2,099 in Canada and is aimed at everyday tasks as well as performance-intensive applications. The 14- and 16-inch models with M3 Pro and M3 Max...
Apple M3 MacBook Pro Canadian Pricing Now Available
The Apple Store is now back online and Apple has taken the wraps off its new M3 MacBook Pro Canadian pricing, which you can find below: 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 starts at $2,099 (CAD) and $1,969 (CAD) for education 14‑inch MacBook Pro with M3 Pro starts at $2,699 (CAD) and $2,499 (CAD) for education...
